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This Rural Iowa Restaurant Piles Fried Chicken High At Its All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Fried chicken stacked in a steam pan, golden and steaming, sitting a few feet from a salad bar in a country dining room in southeast Iowa. That is the kind of meal that makes people drive past three towns without complaining. The buffet here draws a crowd, the chicken gets...
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Animal-welfare group expands lawsuit over puppy laundering, USDA enforcement
Steve Kruse's Stonehenge Kennels in West Point, Iowa, has been repeatedly cited for failure to provide adequate veterinary care. The two dogs pictured here were suffering from bleeding foot injuries and an eye disorder, according to federal inspectors. (Aerial photo courtesy of Bailing Out Benji. Inset photos taken by USDA inspectors courtesy of Bailing Out Benji.)
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This Massive Iowa Country Store Is Basically A Rural Costco With Fresh Groceries
I knew this was more than a normal grocery run when my cart held cheese, bulk spices, quilting fabric, and half a pantry. Suddenly, the trunk felt very small. This massive country market in southern Iowa sells far more than groceries. You will find bulk foods, deli meats, baking supplies, candy, clothing, kitchen gear, fabric, and plenty of unexpected finds.
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This Small-Town Oskaloosa Cafe Serves The Homestyle Iowa Breakfast Locals And Passing-Through Travelers Both Swear By
Some of the best meals in Iowa are hiding in plain sight, tucked into a row of storefronts where trucks slow down and locals wave to each other by name. There’s a modest little counter-and-booth spot in Oskaloosa that opens before sunrise and stays busy right through the lunch hour, drawing farmers, road-trippers, and folks who have been coming for years.
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Pioneer Ridge Hosts Spooky Trail Adventure
Families looking for a fun way to celebrate the Halloween season can head to Pioneer Ridge Nature Area October 23 and 24 for an educational adventure on the trails. This year’s event will focus on Iowa animals with bad reputations, giving visitors a chance to learn more about some of the state’s most misunderstood creatures.
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RVTV returns to Albia tomorrow!
RVTV 2026 is set to bring unforgettable energy to Albia’s Historic Downtown District on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome this year’s theme: “Country Roads Take Me Home.” This year’s celebration blends hometown pride, fall fun, and the spirit that makes Albia shine. Festivities begin...
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Visit Fairfield Launches Free “Off the Wall” Public Art Pass
Visit Fairfield Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new free digital public art pass called Off the Wall, inviting both visitors and residents to explore Fairfield’s murals, sculptures, mosaics, and other public art through a self-guided experience, according to a press release from the organization. The mobile-friendly pass...
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This Iowa Discount Grocery Store Has Prices So Low You’ll Swear It’s a Mistake
Bags of chips for ten cents. A four-pack of paper towels for a dollar. Deals like that sound too good to be real, yet shoppers keep making the drive out to a quiet stretch of southern Iowa to find them. There is a discount grocery store tucked into the countryside where the shelves change week to week and the prices make people do a double take at the register.
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This Old-School Missouri Country Store Is Worth The Drive For Its Baked Goods Alone
A good country store can make you forget how far you had to drive to get there, especially when the smell of fresh baked goods hits before you have even decided what to buy. Somewhere in Missouri, one old-school stop has turned that simple pleasure into a reason people happily make the trip.
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Winfield Historical Society Hosting “Barnology 101” Program
The Winfield Historical Society and Museum will explore Iowa’s agricultural heritage during a special program this Sunday. “Barnology 101” begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the Winfield VFW Building, located at 116 North Locust Street. Iowa Barn Foundation representative Deann Haden will discuss what barns can...
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Fishing Still Going Strong at Lake Darling State Park, Remember Boating Safety
With the holiday weekend marking the end of summer, fishing is still going strong at Lake Darling State Park in Brighton. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources states the current temperature of the lake is 77 degrees, and the water still has a slight brown tint from the fine clay sediment washed in from the rain a couple of weeks ago. Water clarity is 22 inches.
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Food, Music, and Shopping at 4th Street Food Court Event in Kalona
The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce is trying something new later this month, hosting a dinner and music event at the 4th Street Food Court in Kalona. On Wednesday, September 16th, patrons can stop by 4th Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to grab dinner and enjoy live music.
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RVTV returns to Albia tomorrow!
RVTV 2026 is set to bring unforgettable energy to Albia’s Historic Downtown District on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome this year’s theme: “Country Roads Take Me Home.” This year’s celebration blends hometown pride, fall fun, and the spirit that makes Albia shine. Festivities begin...
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This Eastern Iowa Wildlife Refuge Is Basically The Costco Of Bald Eagle Sightings
Eastern Iowa has the kind of quiet places that reward you for slowing down. This wildlife refuge is one of them. At first, it feels simple. Gravel roads, open water, cottonwood trees, and a small visitor building near the wetlands. Then the birds start showing up. Bald eagles perch above...